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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.68, 1,010.45 and 638.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.68, 1,010.45 and 638.23 is: 953.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.68 : 1,010.45 = 638.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.68/1,010.45 = 638.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.68x = 1,010.45 × 638.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.68x = 644,899.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,899.50/676.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.03

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